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PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly motivated forward-thinker with a passion for innovation and creative change in education. High
standards and persistence to achieve the best, twinned with a realism and positivity that allow me to
achieve. Keen to use my initiative and analytical approach to problem-solving in order to create a better
experience for learners.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2014
Bsc in MATHEMATICS WITH INTERCALATED YEAR
Strong First in first two years, The University of Warwick
Relevant modules: Maths by Computer (MatLab course) 90%; Introduction to Secondary
Mathematics Education 68%
JUNE 2013
Erasmus Year at Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
Studied mathematics in Spanish along with Spanish, German and Japanese modules. I relished the challenge of integrating myself into a new culture: living, building relationships and
learning in an entirely foreign environment (and language) and rose to the challenge,
excelling academically and achieving best in class in many of my modules.
JUNE 2010
A’ Levels at Landau Forte College
Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A*), Spanish (A), German (A)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Oct 2013–Current Analysis Peer Tutor WARWICK UNIVERSITY, Coventry
 Teach and support first year undergraduates in Analysis classes
 Formulate alternative ways of explaining abstract concepts with which they struggle
Jul–Sept 2012
Mathematics Teacher at KWABHEKILANGA SCHOOL, Alexandra Township, Johannesburg
 Collaborated with staff at this impoverished school to implement an innovative new
approach to teaching
 Utilised formative assessment, exciting educational games and activities to
engage every single learner in the class
 Adapted in order to deliver quality education in extremely challenging situations
 Imaginative and immediate problem-solving to overcome obstacles
Mar 2012
Stand Assistant for Institute of Mathematics and its Applications at BIG BANG FAIR,
The NEC, Birmingham
 Engaged and inspired young people with hands-on mathematical activities
 Communicated and explained the real-world applications of our exhibits
Jan–Mar 2012
Teaching Assistant at PRESIDENT KENNEDY SCHOOL, Coventry
 Worked with various different staff members and classes including SEN
 Took small groups or individuals out of the class to spend some time focusing
on certain topics
 Gave presentations about a variety of mathematical topics
Jul–Sep 2012
Spanish Interpreter at PROGRESSIO, El Salvador
 Facilitated my team’s language learning. Took on this role with enthusiasm,
implementing my own new initiatives such as daily vocab lists and continuous
goal-setting for everyone
 Integrated into the work of a local NGO under the ICS programme
 Responsible for translating all negotiations between my team of 5 and our
collegues in the NGO and local community
 Sensitive and professional when mediating disagreements
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 2013–Current Art Gallery Steward at MEAD GALLERY, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
 Supervise exhibitions, welcoming patrons, assisting them with anything they
need
 Educate and share my enthusiasm about the visual arts with members of the public
Aug–Sep 2013
Steward with OXFAM STEWARDING at Reading Festival
 Monitored specific stage areas, enforced health and safety regulations and
looked after vulnerable adults and children
 Showed compassion, respected customer views and diffused conflict situations
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
ENGLISH: Mothertongue
SPANISH: Operational proficiency (CEFR level C1)
Languages GERMAN: Advanced (CEFR level B2)
JAPANESE: Basic Knowledge (CEFR level A1)
Competent at Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, MatLab and LATEX
Grade 8 tenor horn, grade 6 piano and grade 6 trombone
REFERENCES
Available on request
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Games (strategy, logic and puzzle), Playing musical instruments, Brass band, Charity fundraising, Languages,
Travelling, Cooking, Reading, Swimming, Cycling